Arcade Geeks Reviews 202

TrustScore 4 out of 5

4.2

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Evaluating 68 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company. Customers are really happy with the products, often highlighting their quality, solid build, and the impressive selection of games that bring back nostalgic memories. Many people praise the staff for being helpful, understanding, and providing excellent communication, with some even receiving personalized assistance and quick resolutions to issues. However, some customers experienced significant problems with delivery services, including lost items and delays, which sometimes led to frustration. A few other people also felt that the quality of some machines was inconsistent, with issues like scratched screens, missing parts, or non-functional components upon arrival, requiring further troubleshooting or replacement parts.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Had complications with delivery as DPD lost my item, but as for arcade geeks they were understanding and made another machine for me, so I can’t fault them. Truly thank you. The machine has been deliv... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Ok let's remember it's December and couriers are busy, so the " Classic Arcade Machine arrived a day late. Installed it and only sound and no screen working.. rang up and discovered the monitor lead... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Slight delay in receiving arcade machine but was worth the wait. Fantastic machine, great quality cabinet, number of games included as standard is incredible.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Ordered a machine 1st July, said 3-4 week delivery which was no problem. Received no updates or communication so asked for an update 3 weeks in, received a prompt email reply saying the unit... See more


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Our Mission is to help you relive your own gaming golden age. About Arcade Geeks, we come to work every day because we love games - and we want to share the love. The growth of retro video gaming has been staggering over the past decade. gamer's around the world fondly remember their first high score, the beautiful simplicity of those classic games, and the adrenaline pumping music and sound effects. We will bring you some gaming videos of our arcade machines in action, and some tips on how to build your very own build, We are a UK specialist at building Arcade Machines Insert 10p to continue...Enter Arcade Geeks @ www.arcadegeeks.co.uk


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Elite arcade machine review

I purchased the elite arcade machine and all I can say is wow. We all love playing on it, and it has so many games. The build quality is excellent along with the customer service. I've called a few times and I've always had a friendly and helpful response to all my questions answered. I couldn't be happier and recommend arcade geeks highly.

7 December 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good, helpful service from Arcade Geeks

Had some really impressive customer service real from Arcade Geeks and Joe in particular who has been very helpful in solving a problem or two we've had with an arcade machine bought quite a while ago.
Thanks for all your help Arcade Geeks!

5 December 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I bought this from Ebay as I'm of a…

I bought this from Ebay as I'm of a certain age and played Space Invaders at youth club in the early 80s amongst other games i.e Scramble and Phoenix at caravan parks as a young teen. Payment made and package arrived a few days later. Very well packaged and came in 2 boxes. Had a few teething issues to begin with and sent an email which Rod speedily replied to. Sent a new micro switch and was talked through the process by Joe. Unfortunately the issue remained. Joe drove 2 hours to collect the machine to take back to repair. I dislodged a wire whilst changing over the micro switch. Joe then delivered the unit back a few days later. What amazing customer service from Arcade Geeks. Machine now works perfectly and with huge selection of games even my grown up children who are fathers now, can play their favourites from the noughties and the grandchildren can also play on the simpler ones. Absolutely love it and it's retro look. Well worth the money and in my opinion a little underpriced for a fantastic piece of furniture. Visitors are also blown away by it and always ask to play their favourites from years gone by. A big thank you to Rod and Joe for their support and quick responses to my queries. It's going to be a great Christmas for the guests with this. We as a family all love it. 5 star plus.

11 October 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best company around

I have been dealing back and forth with Rod, as a complicated customer and wanting my own design etc and wow I have never received such excellent customer service. They have attended to my every wish and came back with better than expected. Cannot wait until this arrives now and I will be sure to update with images. Would not pass this company. Many thanks

2 December 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Exactly what we wanted

The arcade machine we ordered for xmas for our son(and us) came quickly and efficiently. We booted it up today to make sure all was good... we played on it for over an hour before hiding it for when our son came home from school. I'd recommend 100 percent. The team is also really helpful and reply to emails very quickly

28 November 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Awesome service

Awesome service, friendly, helpful staff and very knowledgeable.
They even had the patience to deal with a computer novice such as myself. Nothing was too much of an issue.
Games are fantastic. Kids (and me!) are very happy.
Highly recommend

28 November 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent

Bought for a Xmas gift for my son, fast delivery, Look's good quality, plays awesome great customer service from Joe

11 November 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service and fantastic machine

Great service and fantastic machine. We have had ours a couple of years now and it still looks and plays great. I recently had a question about the volume and they got back to my email straight away. Even though we have had it a couple of years!

10 November 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Arcade Geeks Classic Arcade Machine

A superbly built arcade machine that really gives you the feeling that you had in the arcades back in the day.

I say this in terms of nostalgia and the hardware that Arcade Geeks send to you.

Whilst I have had lots of arcade games running on emulators and consoles, none have had the physical controls and accuracy that the arcade machine supplied to me had.

Great communications from the guys during my order and building phase.

Really well packaged, safely delivered. Easy to put together.

Lots of customisable options in terms of menus, favourites, graphics display options and such. You can choose if you want it to appear as it did in the arcade (scan lines or smoother display etc).

A massive choice of games.

Great all round, thank you, Paul.

1 November 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

I have been disappointed on the service…

I have been disappointed on the service received with having to chase up delivery and little to no correspondence.

No instructions at all with the arcade machine just dropped off and then left on your own.

I have also found the graphics disappointing and not what I expected.

24 October 2024
Unprompted review
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Reply from Arcade Geeks

Hello, Nigel

Thank you for taking your time to review us, it is very much appreciated.

We are extremely disappointed to hear that you are disappointed in the service you have received from us.

1) I have checked in to your account and can see you contacted us on the 24th Oct requesting a user manual, We replied the following morning on the 25th Oct supplying you with a user. manual.

2) I can see you contacted us on the 6th Oct, asking when will a product be back in stock, this replied 4 hours later notifying you the product stock has been updated in order for you to place a purchase a long with a 10% discount.

3) You also contacted us on the 19th Oct quiring when will you receive your order, you also stated that you sent an email prior to this with no reply, we replied back on the same day informing you of your delivery date, we also apologised if we missed your other alleged email.

4) 3rd Nov, you contacted us requesting for someone to contact you, I personally replied back on the same day, supplying you with our office number and opening hours, whereby you replied back, thanking me and you stated you would call us, we have never received any call from yourself.

5) In reference to us dropping of your machine and leaving you on your own, DPD delivered your order, they are a courier, they are unable to assist you with setting up your arcade machine, apologies.

6) Graphics - If you are comparing the graphics of our retro arcade machines to modern day gaming, such as PS5, you will indeed be disappointed, as our machines are retro arcade machines with games from yesteryear, 70s, 80s, 90s etc. they are 8bit, 16bit,32bit graphics on the bundle you purchased, retro games cannot compete with modern day games, apologies if you thought otherwise.

I am not sure why you feel we did not reply, to your emails, instructions was sent within 24 hours of request even though you can freely download them from our website.

It is a pity that you failed to mention the extra mile we went for you, such as updating stock for you to enable you to get your 10% discount before it expired, you also failed to mention the free upgrade from the 8k bundle to the 15k bundle.

Nevertheless each and every review is appreciated and we thank you for your time.

Kindly contact us on 0121 3060025 with any issues you may have, as you have a 5 year warranty where we will happily assist you.

All the best
Rod
Arcade Geeks Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

What an amazing product.

What an amazing product.

Thank you very much to the team at Arcade Geeks for ensuring that our new Pokemon arcade machine was made in time for my son's birthday present!

31 October 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Wall mounted

Wall mounted - great product. Friendly service and so many games to remind me of my teenage years! I’d recommend Arcade Geeks to anyone

29 October 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Wall-mounted…

Have finally put the console up on the wall, all I can say is what a great addition this is to the Games Room / Bar. It is as good, if not better than I was hoping for.
The design and tweaks I requested make the finished cabinet perfect for me & the team had no problem with the non-standard requests
Not being a full-on gamer, the few games that I have played - 8000+ to choose from - are just as I remember from "the good old days".
If you are thinking of buying one of these machines I have no hesitation on recommending Arcade Geeks, with their friendly & helpful service.
Go on treat yourself

19 October 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent

Excellent service. Fast and efficient delivery. Got exactly what we thought we would get - good quality, all the games we expected, great materials. Highly recommended. I have shared with a number of people I know and suggested they get one too.

23 October 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Star Wars V1

This arcade machine Is stunning, looks fantastic plays responsively and brings back a lot of nostalgia, great service and after care. I would recommend to friends and family!! Good work Arcade Geeks

11 October 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Great piece of equipment but the screen…

Great piece of equipment but the screen was loose on delivery and absolutely zero instructions and how to shut it down. Emailed for advice and told somebody be would contact me which has not happened. Would cost pennies to print out an a4 instruction sheet. Still have no idea where menu is so just turning off by switch at the rear

21 September 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic Arcade Cabinet

Just received my cabinet - beautifully constructed, quality materials, the thing is a work of art standing in my man cave. The hardware side of things is also great quality, I went for the font mounted audio with amp and so pleased I did, it sounds wonderful, clear, punchy sound brings the games alive and increases the immersion. It's also easy to turn down if certain people are asleep... Great company, excellent customer support, I received a friendly and competent response via phone and email. Can't recommend enough, best purchase I've made for years!

28 August 2024
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